Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
72 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,725,000 Price
640 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707
Kensington AreaEstimated Value: $2,235,000 - $2,867,229
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,961
Sq Ft
$859/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Home fronts a pond
- Bay View
- Secluded Lot
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
About This Home
As of September 2021Architect designed spacious 1930's home with amazing grounds and park like gardens. Surrounded by many important properties and close to shops, schools and parks! Perfect floor plan with 3 bedrooms up including grand primary suite with adjacent sun room/office & micro office nearby. Lower level guest suite with separate entry and kitchenette. Gardens include serene pond and play structure. Not to be missed!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00875159 Listed on: 08/16/2021
Co-Listed By
Alexis Thompson
The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01849227
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1932
Lot Details
- 8,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Secluded Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Bay
- Partial Bay or Harbor
- Woods
- Trees
- Park or Greenbelt
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Solarium
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by Edwin Snyder
- North Berkeley Subdivision, Architect Designed Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 62291512
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 16, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
13.95%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.76%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,322,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 30, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$770,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 21, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Berkeley, CA
-
Eileen Townsend
-
Marc Guay
Marc Guay
(628) 230-5948
38 Total Sales
8 in Kensington
$1.3M - $2.7M Price Range
-
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
83 Total Sales
32 in Kensington
$1M - $2.8M Price Range
-
Alexis Thompson
Alexis Thompson
Responds QuicklyVillage Associates Real Estate
(510) 422-0708
71 Total Sales
4 in Kensington
$1.6M - $2.5M Price Range
-
Ann Wilkins
Ann Wilkins
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
(510) 616-4757
20 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$1,250,000 Price Range
-
Derek Han
Derek Han
Bhg Reliance Partners
(510) 851-9881
146 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,750,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,450,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $2,026,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | ||
| $1,450,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $1,100,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | ||
| $575,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,960,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,322,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,120,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,160,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $670,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $75,100 | ||
| Previous Owner | $770,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $770,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $600,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,450,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/07/2021 09/07/21 | Sold | $2,450,000 | +14.0% | $827 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/16/2021 08/16/21 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | -- | $726 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,590 | $2,619,000 | $785,700 | $1,833,300 |
| 2025 | $35,776 | $2,599,940 | $779,982 | $1,819,958 |
| 2024 | $35,776 | $2,548,980 | $764,694 | $1,784,286 |
| 2023 | $35,081 | $2,499,000 | $749,700 | $1,749,300 |
| 2022 | $34,550 | $2,450,000 | $735,000 | $1,715,000 |
| 2021 | $31,743 | $2,165,256 | $651,677 | $1,520,579 |
| 2020 | $30,198 | $2,149,990 | $644,997 | $1,504,993 |
| 2019 | $29,192 | $2,107,850 | $632,355 | $1,475,495 |
| 2018 | $28,835 | $2,066,520 | $619,956 | $1,446,564 |
| 2017 | $21,801 | $1,531,547 | $459,464 | $1,072,083 |
| 2016 | $21,150 | $1,501,517 | $450,455 | $1,051,062 |
| 2015 | $20,874 | $1,478,970 | $443,691 | $1,035,279 |
| 2014 | $18,822 | $1,299,583 | $389,875 | $909,708 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Bebe McRae
Seller's Agent in 2021
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 928-3912
58 Total Sales
-
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Alexis Thompson
The Grubb Co. Inc.
-
Gretchen Roethle
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
(415) 599-6200
41 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40963092
APN: 062-2915-012-00
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